Chapter 3

"Okay, let's do this again. 'Rory, Mommy's pregnant', no that's so upfront, but then again I want to be upfront." It was the day after Lorelai had found out she was pregnant and was now pacing around her room practicing on how to tell Rory. "She wanted a baby in the first place, so this shouldn't be so hard. Okay, 'Rory, remember how you asked for a little sister-"

"Yeah?" Rory said. She had been standing by the door when Lorelai started again.

"Oh Rory, hi. How was school?"

"Good. We had a guest speaker and she talked to us about bullying."

"Oh that's good."

"So what were you saying about me wanting a baby sister thing?"

"Oh, yeah, about that, well, I want you to sit down."

"Umm okay." Rory was feeling a bit confused.

"Well, I don't want to lie to you, but I want you to tell me how you feel about this, okay?"

"Okay."

"Well, I'm having a baby."

Rory looked at Lorelai funny, but didn't say anything.

"What, say something?"

"I already knew that."

"Huh?" Lorelai said feeling confused.

"I already knew that." Rory said again.

"You're seven, how on earth did you know that?"

"Because I just do."

"How?"

"Tracy told me that when her mommy was going to have a baby she woke up really early every morning so she could throw up, and that's what happened to you."

"How did you know that happened to me?"

"I went to go get a drink of water really early, before it was even bright yet and I heard you go to the bathroom and throw up."

"Huh, so why did you look at me weirdly?"

"I didn't know you were supposed to tell me, so I was wondering why you did."

"You do know that you're going to be a big sister now, right?"

"I hadn't thought of that." Rory paused, and then a huge grin came upon her face. "I'm going to be a big sister Mommy!" Rory gave Lorelai a hug.

"Yes you are." Lorelai kissed Rory on her head.

"Can I name her? Can I read to her?"

"Honey, you don't even know it's a girl yet."

"Oh it is, trust me. Can we not call her 'it'? She has to have a name."

"What do you have in mind?"

"Let's call her…Lucy, like I Love Lucy."

"Lucy it is."

"Let's go to Luke's so we can tell Luke!" Rory said excitedly.

"Okay, Hon, I'll be right there."

Rory left the room and ran down the stairs. Lorelai let out a sigh of relief.

"…and when the baby comes I'm going to read to her and play with her and sleep with her so she doesn't get scared." Rory was babbling on as she and Lorelai walked to Luke's.

"That's good babe, but could you try and keep it down." Lorelai said.

"Why?"

"Because I don't want the town to know yet."

"Then why are you telling Luke?"

"Because-because…well because Luke is my best friend, just like you and Sookie." Lorelai said unconvincingly.

"But the people who live in town are your friend."

"I know, but it's just that I don't want them to know yet."

"Why?"

"Because Rory, just because." Lorelai was starting to get annoyed.

"Okay." Rory said simply, and she and Lorelai continued their walk to Luke's.

"How can that be so easy?" Lorelai just shrugged her shoulders.

They two of them entered the diner.

"Hi Luke." Rory said going heading over to the counter and sat down.

"Hey Rory, how's it going?" Luke, who was standing behind the counter, said.

"Good."

"Hey Luke." Lorelai said, sitting down beside Rory.

"You guys want something to eat?" Luke asked.

"Do we ever not?"

"Good point. What'll it be?"

"I want chicken nuggets and French fries and a piece of pie and chocolate milk." Rory said.

"That's my girl. I'm going to have a coffee and a burger and French fries ooh and piece of pie like Rory's and ice cream."

"You're kidding right?" Luke said looking up at Lorelai.

"Do I ever kid?"

"Are you sure you're going to be able to eat all that?"

"What are you saying?" Lorelai said giving Luke a look.

"I'm just saying that it's a lot and…" Lorelai continued to stare at Luke. "Oh never mind." Luke said, knowing he couldn't win.

Luke went into the kitchen.

"Mommy, when are you going to tell him?" Rory said tugging on Lorelai's sleeve.

"Soon, Hon." Lorelai said.

"Last time you said soon to me, it was actually a few days later."

"And your point being?"

"That you don't have a few days. You're going to have to tell him sometime, in fact, you're going to have to tell everybody sometime."

"You sound so wise. Are you sure you're seven?"

"Don't change the subject Mom." Rory said seriously. "If you don't tell him, I will."

"No!" Lorelai said quickly. "I'll-I'll do it."

"Good." Rory said proudly.

"Okay, here you go." Luke said coming out of the kitchen and putting plates in front of Lorelai and Rory.

"Thanks Luke." Rory said. Rory looked at Lorelai.

Lorelai gave her a look and said, "Hey Luke, can I talk to you, you know, alone, maybe upstairs in your apartment?"

"Uh, sure." Luke said and he led Lorelai to his upstairs apartment.

"You think they're going to get together?" Miss Patty asked Babette.

"Hopefully." Babette said.

"Okay, you have to promise not to freak out, okay, because from now on, I'm really going to need you." Lorelai said as they got upstairs to the apartment.

Why am I saying that? It's just Luke, it's not like it matters that much to him, Lorelai thought.

"Of course Lorelai, just tell me." Luke said.

"Okay." She took a deep breath. "I'm pregnant."

Luke opened his eyes wide, with a surprised look on his face.

"Con-congratulations." Luke stuttered. She's probably back with that Christopher guy, Luke thought. "So you and Rory's dad are back together, huh?"

"What, me and Christopher, no."

That's a relief, Luke thought.

"So, since this baby is well, on its way, I need you and Sookie to help, you know, 'cause I can't do it alone, and I don't want to do it alone and-"

"Lorelai stop rambling." Luke said putting a finger to Lorelai's lip. They both realized how awkward it was and Luke quickly moved his finger. "Of course I'll help you. There's nothing else I would rather do for you. I know it is probably very difficult, so it'll be no problem. I can even help you get the room ready so you won't have to carry things up the stairs."

"Thanks Luke, you're the best." Lorelai said giving Luke a hug.

"Anytime."

Author's Note: This one is kinda short. But I didn't have that much time to write it since I'm not really supposed to be on the computer, so I either have to do it really early in the morning when my mom and brother and sisters are sleeping or when they aren't here or they'll tell on me. But anyway, I couldn't remember what season Luke and Lorelai got together in, but I was thinking what ever season it was, that I'll change it to in the middle of the season before. So yeah. Don't forget to R&R! It's greatly appreciated )